Jimmy started his musical career learning Double Bass in his hometown, Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia), at Instituto de Bellas Artes. He became a teacher of the same instrument and has trained students who are studying in universities around the world. Jimmy earned a Bachelor of Music from the Universidad Privada del Alto (UPEA), and a Master’s in Music […]

McKey Monroe (they,them) began studying voice when they were accepted to a performing arts high school located in Greenville, SC, the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities. Mx. Monroe completed their Bachelors Degree in Vocal Performance at Converse University in Spartanburg, SC. Currently located in Baltimore, MD, they are a student at the Peabody Institute of Johns […]

Nicole Stover is a vibrant soprano with a fierce love for classical music and a passion for collaborative storytelling . Her focus centers around interactive arts such as opera, chamber music, new music and choral singing. A genre bursting at the seams with stories and escapism, performing opera is where Nicole feels most at home. Often portraying women with a […]

Hailed for his profound, deeply personal musicianship and wild, fiery technique, Brian Shoop has appeared as a violist, violinist, and pianist in concerts across the US as well as in Central America and Europe. Brian is currently working towards his Master’s Degree in viola performance at the University of Maryland, College Park under the mentorship of Katherine Murdock, where he […]

Well-rounded musician and teacher Amy Hao has recently found her dream career path teaching Private lessons and doing Chamber music gigs on the side.  Amy graduated from University of Maryland College Park at the start of the pandemic with degrees in Music Performance (Cello) in 2019, and Music Education in 2020. As a cellist, Amy studied with National Philharmonic cellist […]

Crosby earned a B.S in music at St. Mary’s College of Maryland in 2016 and graduated cum laude. He was granted an apprenticeship for classical violin with the Chesapeake Orchestra for the River Concert Series for 2 years (2015, 2016) and then put classical music in his back pocket to go pursue bluegrass, rock, funk, jazz, folk, and any genre he […]

Ruth Chen began her music education studying classical piano and found her passion for singing nine years later. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in classical voice from Towson University. At Towson University, Ruth studied classical voice with Jason Widney and jazz voice with Sara Jones. Her recent operatic performances include Cobweb in Michael Ching’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream and the […]

Soprano Marissa Dyer is an enthusiastic teacher dedicated to building community and connection through music education and performance. Marissa’s studio is an imaginative space for students to explore their unique artistry and musical craft. She loves working with people of all ages, skill levels, and backgrounds, supporting every student in achieving their goals. Marissa is a firm believer in student […]

Rizgar Ismael (D.M.A), is a Washington metropolitan area based Kurdish-Canadian composer who writes music for orchestra, chamber, and solo instruments. Rizgar’s compositional style is characterized by two underlying musical influences: the classical European tradition that dominated his musical training, and the Kurdish folk music that he grew up listening to. Rizgar’s music has had performances in Europe, Canada, and USA. His […]

Pianist Ke Gong was born in Hunan, China. Ke showed her great talent and passion on piano  from the age of 6. In 2016, she received an honorary bachelor’s degree from the Royal College of Music. Two years later, she completed a master’s degree in piano performance major and organ minor at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where she was […]